The Importance of Wearing Orthodontic Retainers: Protecting Your Smile for a Lifetime
Hey there, fellow smile enthusiasts! We’ve all been through the journey of braces or aligners and have emerged with perfectly aligned teeth, courtesy of our orthodontist Heinz Orthodontics (hopefully). But the journey doesn’t end there! Today, we’re going to talk about a crucial step in maintaining that stunning smile – wearing orthodontic retainers. So, let’s […]
Elastics for Braces – Everything You Need to Know
Are you ready to begin orthodontic treatment? Are you ready for the Heinz Orthodontics team to transform your smile? While orthodontic treatment will improve the look of your smile, it can also help correct your bite and can even improve the way your top and bottom jaw function together. Most people have heard of braces […]
How to Prepare for Braces
At Heinz Orthodontics in Rockford and Grand Rapids, MI, we know that even though most people have braces or clear aligners at some point in their life, getting braces can still be nerve-wracking. If you are feeling nervous, remember, it’s totally normal to be nervous! Once you get your braces, you will never have the […]
5 Habits That can be Harmful to Your Teeth
Hello, Dr. Jeffrey Heinz here with Heinz Orthodontics in Rockford and Grand Rapids, MI. As your orthodontist, I want to teach you how to properly care for your teeth during and after your orthodontic treatment, so you can have the best smile possible! Investing in the treatment process is a big commitment and we don’t […]
5 Tips for Keeping Track of Your Retainer
After months of wearing braces or clear aligner trays, you finally have the smile of your dreams from Heinz Orthodontics! And now that you know what your best smile looks like, you of course want to keep it that way. That is where your retainer comes into play. Dr. Heinz will provide you with a […]
5 Tips to Step Up Your Home Dental Care
Hello again! Hello, Dr. Jeffrey Heinz here with Heinz Orthodontics and today we’d like to talk to you about cavities and your at-home dental care routine. We all dread finding out we have a cavity. Cavities often make us feel like we haven’t prioritized our oral health. Not only can cavities feel embarrassing, but they […]
Why Straight Teeth Matter
Several patients pursue orthodontic treatment at Heinz Orthodontics so they can have an aesthetic, straight smile, but straight teeth provide more than just a pretty smile. Your teeth are meant to line-up and fit together, so they can properly do their job. When you have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws, your teeth can’t properly do […]
How Orthodontics Have Improved Over the Last 20 Years
When you think about orthodontics, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Our potential patients here at Heinz Orthodontics in Rockford, MI, say that they think of Invisalign, but it hasn’t always been the most popular or prominent form of orthodontic treatment. When parents think back, they might remember bulky braces and headgear […]
Everything You Need to Know About Overbites
Many people think the sole purpose of braces is to provide a straight, aesthetic smile. While braces definitely correct crooked teeth, they are also imperative for fixing misaligned bites. It is super important to your overall oral health for your jaws to line up properly. Misalignment of the top and bottom jaws can cause chewing […]
Helpful Elastics Hack for Invisalign and Spark Clear Aligner Wearers
Hey guys, Dr. Jeff Heinz here with Heinz Orthodontics in Rockford and Grand Rapids, Michigan. I want to come to you today with a little video about an aligner hack that I’ve created for our Invisalign and Spark clear aligner patients. Essentially, when you are in clear aligners, you can wear rubber bands to correct […]